Sasara Sekine is a former Japanese idol member of the group “Houkago Princess.” She currently works in Japan as an actress and model, doing stage plays and live concerts. She is also the official supporter and MC for one of the world’s largest pop culture events, the Tokyo and Osaka Comicon, and the MC for the official coverage and support program of the B. LEAUGE, the professional men’s basketball league in Japan.
Guests: 2025
AJ Beckles started his voice-acting journey by voicing "Takemichi Hanagaki" in Tokyo Revengers and "Shiki Tademaru" in Kemono Jihen.
Since then he’s continued to book roles, most notably…. "Ken 'Okarun' Takakura" in DAN DA DAN, "Sugilite" in Honkai Star Rail, "Michizou Tachihara" in Bungo Stray Dogs, "Kaname Tosen" in Bleach, "Jaxon" in Beyblade X, and many more!
He's also a HUGE fan of food, so please feel free to tell him about your favorite spots around town!
Veteran Voice Monkey Steve Blum is best known as the voice of "Spike Spiegel" from Cowboy Bebop, "Wolverine" from several incarnations of X-Men (animated movies, games, the Wolverine and the X- Men TV Series, The Super Hero Squad Show, X-Men Anime and more), "Zeb Orrelios" and dozens of other characters from Star Wars: Rebels, "Orochimaru," "Zabuza," and others from Naruto, "Green Goblin" from the Spectacular Spiderman series, "Heatblast", "Vilgax", and "Ghostfreak" from Ben 10, "Grayson Hunt" (Bulletstorm) "Grunt" (Mass Effect 2 and 3), "Zoltan Kulle" from Diablo 3, "Abathur" from Starcraf
Ray Chase is perhaps best known for his wildly differing performances in a vast array of anime and video games. From his dual turn as hero and villain Sukuna and Choso in JUJUTSU KAISEN, to the flashy Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui in DEMON SLAYERs, protagonist Noctis in FINAL FANTASY XV, to high judge Neuvillette in GENSHIN IMPACT.
In the Anime world Robbie Daymond might be best known as the most prolific voice of Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon. He’s also played countless lead and fan-favorite roles such as: Megumi in Jujutsu Kaisen, Oden in One Piece, Mitsuki in Boruto, Chrollo in HxH, & many, MANY more
Brandon McInnis is an LA-based voice actor, singer, and translator with over 130 roles in anime and video games, and a prolific TikTok account (@branmci: >550k followers).
Well known as the voice of Saitama in ONE-PUNCH MAN, Max Mittelman has also given life to other fan-favorite characters such as Ryuji in PERSONA 5, Arataki Itto in GENSHIN IMPACT, Plagg in MIRACULOUS LADYBUG, King in SEVEN DEADLY SINS, Sabito in DEMON SLAYER, Meruem in HUNTERxHUNTER, and Atsushi in BUNGO STRAY DOGS.
Anairis Quiñones is a Puerto Rican black actor based in Los Angeles, California. They were born and raised in central Florida. At a young age, she fell in love with stories from books, cartoons, and movies. Their favorite movie series was Harry Potter, and she developed a strong attachment to Hermione Granger. She re-enacted scenes from the films often. Their first love was writing, but the one that stuck professionally was acting.
Nurtured on anime classics from the tender age of Star Blazers, this reclusive actor/writer spent more years than he cares to remember in what might charitably be called free-fall before landing, mostly by accident, smack dab on the industry of his dreams. To this day, some believe the small crater made by the impact remains the source of his power.
青木美沙子
ロリータモデル&正看護師
プロデュース(アパレルコラボ、アフタヌーンティーなど多数)
外務省カワイイ大使(ロリータ代表)
Aoki Misako
Lolita Fashion Model & Nurse
Producer of apparel brands and afternoon tea
Kawaii ambassador of Lolita fashion by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
BAN BAN BAN consists of the comedy duo of Hiromi Sameshima and Masatake Yamamoto and is famous for their performance act, Anison Disco. Anison Disco is a fun interactive event open to all ages and fandom, and attendees will be able to enjoy dancing (wotagei) to their favorite anime songs (anison)! On stage, Sameshima-san serves as the DJ, and Yamaoto-san cosplays and impersonates Frieza, the main antagonist of Dragon Ball Z, who is a favorite amongst the fans. Please give BAN BAN BAN a warm welcome to Naka-Kon, and please check out Anison Disco on the main stage!
EmilyTemple cute ブランドコンセプト
大胆なモチーフをベースに不変的な可愛らしさを表現
旬なトレンドにアクセントを効かせた cute CLOSET
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Emily Temple cute Brand Concept
Bold as the base motif
Expressing universal cuteness
Providing seasonal accent
cute CLOSET
Online Shop
emilytemplecute-shop.com/
LAFARY(ラファリー)は、ガーリー＆ファンシーな世界観をテーマに、地雷系、量産系、天使界隈、サブカル系、推し活、オタ活など女の子たちの胸がときめくアパレル雑貨のレディースブランドです。
About LAFARY
LAFARY is a women’s fashion brand themed around a girly and fancy world. We offer apparel and accessories that make hearts flutter, catering to styles like Jirai-kei, Ryousan-kei, angel aesthetics, subculture fashion, and oshi and otaku activities.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
lafary.shop
【Maison de minette】
繊細なレースやピンタック、アンティークを思わせるデザイン。
Maison de minetteはあなたの暮らしにそっと寄り添うようなお洋服をお届けいたします。
【Maison de minette】
Delicate lace, pintucks, and designs reminiscent of antique elegance—Maison de Minette brings you clothing that gently accompanies your everyday life.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
maisondeminette.stores.jp
【Melody BasKet ブランドコンセプト】
ある一冊の本から生まれたブランドです。
BasとKetという二匹の一角獣(ユニコーン)とMelodyという少女の、遠く昔のお話です。
その世界からお洋服のデザインが生まれております。
Melody BasKet Brand Concept
Melody BasKet is a fashion brand that was born from a book: a story of long, long ago, between two unicorns - BAS and KET - and a girl named Melody. From this story's world, the clothing design of Melody BasKet was born.
RoseMarie seoir
ローズマリー ソワール
マカロンのようにカラフルで、
マシュマロのようにふわふわ。
お人形のような女の子になれる、
かわいいものたちをたくさん詰め込んだブランド。
RoseMarie seoir
Colorful like macarons and fluffy like marshmallows.
This brand is full of many pretty things
that will make you look like a doll.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
rosemarie-tokyo.com
『 franche lippée 』のチーフデザイナーを務めた松浦由起江が、2020年に新たに立ち上げた日本のブランド『 yukiemon 』です。
毎シーズン新しいテキスタイルを発表。
細部までこだわったお洋服や雑貨を展開しています。
（洋服のサイズ展開：M、3L）
実店舗は持たず、公式オンラインストアにて不定期にオーダー会や販売会を開催しています。
また、今後のオンラインストアのオープン日はインスタグラムにて告知を行います。
最新情報をいち早くゲット出来るように、フォローをお願いします。
Yukiemon is a Japanese brand launched in 2020 by Yukie Matsuura, who previously served as the chief designer for *franche lippée.*
Madison May, the head pattern maker at CUT/SEW, founded the company in 2016 with the goal of making cosplaying easier for beginners. With over fifteen years of experience in the costume and fashion industry, Madison has provided patterns to both broadway & off-broadway productions, major US theme parks, international cruise lines, and television. Cosplay has been a hobby of hers since 2005 and she also is active in the cosplay photography community under the moniker of Final-Egirl.
Sam has been involved in every aspect of game design from concept to completion, with over 25 years of development experience throughout five console generations. He has worked on numerous high-profile franchises including Soul Reaver, Syphon Filter, Resistance, Uncharted and Days Gone as well as titles in the Blade Runner and Marvel universes.
Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who’s published a number of books all over the world. She’s authored graphic novels such as Bounce Back and No Such Thing as Perfect. Bounce Back was selected to be on the list of 2021 Best Graphic Novels For Children by the American Library Association. Her newest release, How To Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks! shows bubbly and kawaii manga character/fashion making. You’ll be able to find Misako’s books at the Rainy Day Books Booth in the Vendor Hall.
Amelie Belcher is an award winning artist, comic artist, manga ka, illustrator, painter, sculptor, podcaster, twitch streamer, and currently a second year tattoo apprentice. With over 20 years experience in the convention industry, Amelie loves to share her knowledge of the arts with young creative people no matter what stage of their artistic journey they are currently in. Have a question? Ask her! She loves to talk!
Ratty Creations is a professional artist and graphic designer specializing in original creations and pop culture art. A veteran of over 100 convention appearances, she has a passion for travel, making friends all around the country, and sharing her love of art with convention attendees. A rising star in the furry art community, she brings a welcoming and safe space to every show she attends. Her work spans the gambit from fine art prints to full body pillows and acrylic charms. If you love rats, she's your girl.
Bee was born and raised in Georgia and has been deeply immersed in sewing, costuming and craftsmanship since 2011. She is inspired by all things whimsical and magical and focuses on creating pieces to emphasize her passion and creativity. Bee is also a plushie artist, and her work has sold nationally and internationally. Bee celebrates imagination and personality, focusing on empowering cosplayers in any stage of their journey.
Diana has been an award winning cosplayer and member of the Anime industry for almost 30 years. She loves pop culture as much as she loves Japanese culture and has worked with some of the largest companies and conventions in the world including Marvel Entertainment, Nintendo of America, Square Enix, Aniplex, Anime Expo and World Cosplay Summit. She has represented and been the organizer of the World Cosplay Summit USA and now works directly with WCS Inc. as a member of their staff where she uses her knowledge of the cosplay community to support cosplayers from around the world.
Malinda Chan (Malinda) especially loves sewing and wig styling, and you might be familiar with the numerous tutorials she's created for Arda Wigs. Thanks to her clean craftsmanship and experience as a cosplay educator, she’s been invited as a guest speaker and contest judge internationally.
TurtleSmithy Cosplay (Kyle) has had a passion for breathing life into his favorite characters since he was a kid. His specialties are armor and props, but he’s no stranger to sewing either. He has traveled far and wide as a cosplay panelist and judge. A few of his accomplishments include being the first winner of C2E2's Crown Championships of Cosplay and creating armor patterns for Simplicity.
Yaya Han is a cosplayer, designer and author. She discovered cosplay in 1999, when it was still a small, quirky section of the geek-fandom. Armed with a used $40 sewing machine, Yaya threw herself into making costumes headfirst, and quickly absorbed the heart and soul of costume design and creation. To this day, Yaya has made more than 400 personal costumes in every fandom genre imaginable, as well as her own original designs.
Diana The Great is an accomplished cosplayer from the greater Kansas City Metro. She holds nearly ten years of experience in a variety of crafting and creative media; from sewing to foam work, wig creation, makeup, facepaint and more.
Duff Cosplay is a family that creates costumes and props to have fun and meet fellow cosplayers. They love displaying and our interpretations of pop culture characters. They create using multiple mediums including fabric, metal, and leather. Many of their cosplays incorporate electronics and mechanical systems. They have been humbled with great success competing around the country. Most notably winning Master class awards in Kansas City, Omaha, Chicago and Salt Lake City.
Getty is a Japanese music producer/DJ based in Tokyo, Japan. He is associated with HARDCORE TANO*C and Hifumi.Inc, as well as his own record label DROP FREVKER. Getty specializes in intense EDM sounds, with a focus on UK Hardcore. His music is featured in many music games such as “CHUNITHM” and “ONGEKI” produced by SEGA, “SOUND VOLTEX” by Konami, and “WACCA” by Marvelous. In recent years, he has provided his music to ”D4DJ”, “HOLOLIVE”, “THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE!” and others, expanding his scope of activities into various fields.
Luna Flare is Kansas City’s favorite "Queen of Cosplay," and has used her talents to entertain local audiences for more than a decade. As a cosplayer, she has won group and solo awards creating costumes that pay tribute to her favorite media and has participated as a subject and producer in the Cosplay documentary film "What We Can Be" ( @whatwecanbe) directed by Nick Young.
Let’s give a special welcome to Kora Kayyy! She’s tall, blonde, and weaponizes her BFA. She hates slow walkers and loves caesar salads. Kora is a total nerd at heart and is excited to geek out at Naka-kon! Follow Kora Kayyy on Instagram!
SOCIAL MEDIA
@korakayyy
Freddy Mac Uchawi is a nonbinary drag artist local to Kansas City who has been performing for just shy of three years! Freddy’s performances are theatrical, engaging, and oftentimes silly. Having toured throughout the Midwest, Freddy is thrilled to venture into the convention circuit with their Naka-kon debut!. Tickets go live later today! Follow Freddy on instagram!
SOCIAL MEDIA
@freddy_mac_uchawi
The lovely performers for our cosplay burlesque show presented by Naka-Kon and Risqué Revelry inspired by Japanese pop culture!
